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96. You are being objective and fair. Something many on BOTH sides have a problem with.
Fri Nov 24, 2017, 12:02 PM
Nov 2017

If you see some of the posts about these recent accusers of democrats, and replace the D name with an R, they sound just like what I read on FB from republicans excusing the behavior of THEIR guy, whoever it may be.

When Obama was president, I used to refer to my "Bush filter". If Bush had said/done the same thing, whatever the issue may be, would I criticize him?

I stand with Senator Franken MagickMuffin Nov 2017 #1
Absolutely trof Nov 2017 #9
+1 onetexan Nov 2017 #53
100% I believe in his basic goodness! chaking53 Nov 2017 #70
Senator Franken bdamomma Nov 2017 #2
Wish I could give him a hug Motley13 Nov 2017 #3
If I ever get to meet him, I'll ask for one. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #4
Me too. We can slide him a tenner or 20 or what we can. mahina Nov 2017 #76
I stand with Senator Franken Ferrets are Cool Nov 2017 #5
Thanks, Al. Good enough for me. mountain grammy Nov 2017 #6
Fucking A Al...We are with you! BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #7
What they really want him to apologize for is exposing jeff sessions JI7 Nov 2017 #8
+1 BootinUp Nov 2017 #10
+2 Ligyron Nov 2017 #80
+ 3 VOX Nov 2017 #101
yep you nailed it nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #127
Appropriate and nice apology. nt Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #11
That's reasonable njhoneybadger Nov 2017 #12
Good denial Nevernose Nov 2017 #13
He's actually NOT denying the groping allegations which, since he specifically denie the bathroom Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #26
The Fiend! Had he had a clean conscience as to the butt grabbing, he bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #29
It is a pretty standard canon of construction. Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #32
Sorry - get a fucking grip! dhol82 Nov 2017 #38
Sounds to me like you didn't actually read the accusations Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #39
Ok, let me add something Lithos Nov 2017 #62
A woman accused him of suggesting he accompany her to the bathroom. Demit Nov 2017 #68
Thats whats coming. ONE liar is going to taint many telling the truth. 7962 Nov 2017 #95
ALWAYS believing women and NEVER believing women are not the only choices we have. Demit Nov 2017 #110
You are being objective and fair. Something many on BOTH sides have a problem with. 7962 Nov 2017 #96
I predict that someone will come out..... ollie10 Nov 2017 #83
And how do you categorize these "crazy ass women"? Must they be only republican? 7962 Nov 2017 #94
In some worlds MFM008 Nov 2017 #51
I'm a woman. An older woman. A grandmother. Sophia4 Nov 2017 #57
As a hugger, you know SCVDem Nov 2017 #111
I try to get permission from someone before I hug. Sophia4 Nov 2017 #116
I knew that someone would somehow twist an admission out of this. kcr Nov 2017 #61
Stop trying to discredit his accusers? ollie10 Nov 2017 #82
he is not"denying" the touchs because he is trying to walk the fine line between questionseverything Nov 2017 #97
Exactly LiberalLovinLug Nov 2017 #122
He said, "I crossed the line." Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #135
you are being dishonest pretending he has admitted "butt grabbing" questionseverything Nov 2017 #136
AMEN TO THAT! Unca Jim Nov 2017 #99
Yup. See above. n/t Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #28
Read it again DownriverDem Nov 2017 #49
Its a total denial Nevernose Nov 2017 #60
You forgot that he's disgusted with himself FBaggins Nov 2017 #66
Stand tall Al! BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #14
Works for me n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #15
Frankens Apology Bill D Nov 2017 #16
k&r BootinUp Nov 2017 #17
I stand with Franken. PatrickforO Nov 2017 #18
I stand with Al ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #19
Good statement, but(t)... moriah Nov 2017 #20
I think the guy who asked permission is a Democrat as well dsc Nov 2017 #85
He was Republican Bradical79 Nov 2017 #112
Some one who knows how to apologize and say I'm sorry. Quite the opposite of the WH occupant iluvtennis Nov 2017 #21
K & R ... obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2017 #22
Rule of thumb: always ask first. ananda Nov 2017 #23
...Ecto Gammat Ellipsis Nov 2017 #43
Ecto Gammat! FailureToCommunicate Nov 2017 #131
He is handling this as well as it could be handled underpants Nov 2017 #24
i'm here bluestarone Nov 2017 #25
That's much the same approach as in his first statement. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #27
If I ever have the honor Polly Hennessey Nov 2017 #30
Make sure first Madam Mossfern Nov 2017 #67
He is handling this quite well mcar Nov 2017 #31
Excellent statement and we stand with you and behind you foursquare. democratisphere Nov 2017 #33
I Stand with Senator Franken Leith Nov 2017 #34
Al Franken The true Man mozan Nov 2017 #35
I don't think... Mike Nelson Nov 2017 #36
Youre my man, Al! Support you all the way. Guilded Lilly Nov 2017 #37
Randi Rhodes recently adressed this on her show as she worked at Air America for yrs with Al womanofthehills Nov 2017 #40
Pre-emptive strike accomplished! rocktivity Nov 2017 #41
I don't understand. syringis Nov 2017 #42
He's stepping on the grenade to be an example. moriah Nov 2017 #52
A class act, Al Franken ghostsinthemachine Nov 2017 #44
I think he does. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #46
Well, I've been the number one Franken for Pres ghostsinthemachine Nov 2017 #65
I wouldn't want to run for elected office at all. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #92
People likely said the same thing about Obama. spooky3 Nov 2017 #47
Perfect. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #45
For those who feel this statement doesn't go far enough or doesn't deny significant aspects, Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #48
As I said... moriah Nov 2017 #58
Yes, thanks, I saw that, moriah. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #59
More importantly, he ain't about to resign over this shit. oasis Nov 2017 #50
They'll take away my Senator when they pry him from my cold dead The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #54
LOL!!! spooky3 Nov 2017 #56
!!!!!! MFM008 Nov 2017 #77
Or thoroughly motivated by the RW. cwydro Nov 2017 #79
Perfect Response! n/t OhZone Nov 2017 #55
I'm a hugger/toucher too nini Nov 2017 #63
Perfect riverwalker Nov 2017 #64
Al Franken is a true mensch. Nitram Nov 2017 #69
I love this man! (He is so gracious) Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #71
I stand with Al zentrum Nov 2017 #72
Pussy-Grabber-in-Chief needs to resign. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2017 #73
I'm never touching a woman again.... SergeStorms Nov 2017 #74
Senator Franken: DON'T QUIT! Non Illigetamus Carborundum. Ever. Hekate Nov 2017 #75
amen and hallelujah nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #128
I suspect pressbox69 Nov 2017 #78
No victim blaming, no FAKE NEWS! Soxfan58 Nov 2017 #81
It beats the shit out of Trump's "statements" orangecrush Nov 2017 #84
So now what, are NFL players that pat each other on the butt Motley13 Nov 2017 #86
spooky3 marieo1 Nov 2017 #87
THIS statement should be made by Al Franken L. Coyote Nov 2017 #88
I like it! spooky3 Nov 2017 #93
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #89
Great statement. I stand with Franken...all here who is allowing the GOP to use Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #91
I'm with Al left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #98
I stand with Franken, obviously, to do otherwise is to fall for a right wing smear flamingdem Nov 2017 #100
How I feel about this..... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2017 #102
The reporting mrdkitch Nov 2017 #103
While we on DU engage in long drawn out hand-wringing, the GOP laughs and passes another bill LiberalLovinLug Nov 2017 #125
"I feel terribly that Ive made some women feel badly and for that I am so sorry" GatoGordo Nov 2017 #104
No, re-phrasing someone's words is not an honest thing to do. Demit Nov 2017 #113
No, what is dishonest is the double standard on this forum GatoGordo Nov 2017 #117
I asked a specific question about the bathroom accusation. You didn't answer it. Demit Nov 2017 #118
Was YES, I AUTOMATICALLY DO evasive? GatoGordo Nov 2017 #119
The behavior I find hard--impossible--to believe happened is the bathroom invitation. Demit Nov 2017 #123
He's been tone perfect in all his replies. LAS14 Nov 2017 #105
he has indeed nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #129
The accusations were not about "warm hugs" oberliner Nov 2017 #106
This message was self-deleted by its author GatoGordo Nov 2017 #109
Why don't we put the women under oath and ask them? Demit Nov 2017 #114
In regard to this statement that Franken has put out, is he denying or apologizing? oberliner Nov 2017 #115
You keep speculating about Franken, and you keep insisting that we speculate too. Demit Nov 2017 #120
Senator is a man who speaks directly. MineralMan Nov 2017 #124
Al, you always had my trust. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #107
Okay... Skid Rogue Nov 2017 #108
Let's remember: Democratic sex "scandals" sourced/fueled by Kremlin / alt-right american_ideals Nov 2017 #121
Franken is a hugger and needs to be more attuned to those who aren't. MrModerate Nov 2017 #126
This apology bleedinglib Nov 2017 #130
This is true DeminPennswoods Nov 2017 #132
K&R red dog 1 Nov 2017 #133
I totally stand with Al! denvine Nov 2017 #134
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